Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Virginia City (NV044)

Lat: 39.29838°NLon: 119.64704°WElev: 6164.0ft.

NA

83°F

28°C

Humidity 13%
Wind Speed NNE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 03 Aug 03:20 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Virginia City NV

Extreme Heat Watch August 6, 08:00am until August 9, 08:00am
Heat Advisory August 5, 08:00am until August 6, 08:00am
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Extreme Heat Watch
Heat Advisory
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Widespread haze before 4pm. Patchy smoke before 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 81. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Haze

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Widespread haze after 9pm. Patchy smoke after 9pm. Clear, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the evening.

    Low: 62 °F

    Haze

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Widespread haze before 3pm. Patchy smoke before 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 84 °F

    Haze

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 64. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 64. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Widespread haze before 4pm. Patchy smoke before 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 81. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Widespread haze after 9pm. Patchy smoke after 9pm. Clear, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the evening.
Tuesday
Widespread haze before 3pm. Patchy smoke before 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 64. West wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 64. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Virginia City NV
 39.3°N 119.67°W (Elev. 6969 ft)
11:30 am PDT Aug 3, 2026
3pm PDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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